Mechanical Engineers salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $84,960–$129,800
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #68 of 211
Mechanical Engineers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $104,410 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,850 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $104,110 and 7% above the PA statewide median of $97,920. It ranks #68 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,850 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Philadelphia
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Holtec International | $115,920 | 7 |
| Intellectt | $114,400 | 5 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in other PA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Erie, PA | $106,890 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $102,980 |
| Reading, PA | $98,540 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $98,050 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $95,000 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $94,160 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $84,270 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $83,920 |
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $104,410 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,850 jobs pay between $84,960 and $129,800. The 10th percentile is $75,160 and the 90th is $157,920.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $104,110 and 7% above the PA statewide median of $97,920. It ranks #68 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Mechanical Engineers make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $50.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $104,410 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.85–$62.40 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Philadelphia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Holtec International ($115,920), Intellectt ($114,400). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.